Mass Cultural Council believes that artists and creatives are at the core of the cultural sector workforce. In our statewide cultural asset inventory, we found that the incomes of most individual occupations in the Massachusetts cultural sector fall well below the state's 2024 living wage of $58,011. Most striking, the median income of individuals working as "Dancers and … [Read more...]
Professional Development
Giddy Up Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Check out the Mass Cultural Council's Programs At-a-Glance to learn about FY26 Funding Opportunities (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). Cross-Sector Resource The Boston Public Library's Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) invites media creators, innovators, job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, coders interested in business research … [Read more...]
Impasto Artist Opportunities
Free Consultations for Boston Area Artists Are you looking for in-depth, one-on-one support with legal, business, financial, or marketing questions, or maybe you’d like help with goal-setting, tax planning, securing space, navigating fiscal sponsorship, etc. What if you don’t know where to begin or what topics to explore? Learn more to explore the types of consultations the … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities By the Book
Free Professional Development Workshops for Artists Assets For Artists is offering these free workshops for artists: Understanding an Artist’s Personal Finances with Amy Smith & Akeem Davis, Mondays & Wednesdays, August 4, 6, 11, + 13, 2025, from 1:00 - 3:00PM. Project Planning for Dancers: The FAQs You Didn’t Know to Ask with Marissa Molinar, Thursday, August 14, … [Read more...]
Riveting Artist Opportunities
Arts and Culture Leaders: The Healey-Driscoll Administration is closely monitoring the impact of federal actions, and is working to build a comprehensive picture of how federal actions are affecting businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities across Massachusetts. To that end, the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office will be hosting a virtual listening session for arts, … [Read more...]